The acquisition team consists of all participants in the acquisition process, including the requiring organization/COR supervisor, contractor, finance personnel, contracting officer, legal counsel, COR, resource manager, quality assurance specialist (QAS), and others as applicable. No one person has all the skills necessary for successful contract management. It requires a team with members who each have specialized expertise and responsibilities. This chapter identifies and defines the roles of acquisition team members and the importance of team cohesion and cooperation to ensure the successful delivery of required supplies and services. Successful acquisition teams typically assign specific duties, develop performance measures and milestones, and hold team members individually and collectively accountable. Everyone ensures that the team has the target in sight. Figure 2 illustrates the acquisition team functions involved in successfully completing the acquisition process.
Figure 2. Acquisition Process
